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Student Stories We Love
November 16, 2020 In the more than 30 years that IFSA has been facilitating study abroad, we have encountered so many amazing students. We’re thankful for each one of them and take pride in working with them at every step of the study abroad process. IFSA students touch the lives of so many, from our…
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The IFSA You Belong Here Initiative Update
December 16, 2020 In June, I shared our plan to accelerate our integration of inclusive practices throughout IFSA, which we call the You Belong Here Initiative. We have steadily advanced our organizational commitment to Inclusive Excellence since 2016, yet we see that progress must occur more quickly. The state of our society, where police continue…
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Spring 2023 Special Offers
October 19, 2022 IFSA program promotions are open to students planning to study abroad with IFSA for the Spring 2023 term. Win 1 of 5 Tech Upgrades When You Study Computer Science in Prague Here’s your chance to set yourself up for a bright future in the global tech economy. Apply for your spot in…
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Weaving Sustainability into Academic and Cultural Learning
September 20, 2023 With sustainability top-of-mind for many of your students, we’ve added rich opportunities that help students build knowledge and tools to make their voices heard and take meaningful action. In New Zealand and Italy, our dedicated teams are piloting exciting new initiatives that align with our commitment to enduring impact. Steps include learning…
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Reflections on "Doing it First"
Understanding the experience of being a first-generation student is difficult; sometimes it seems like all students share the same issues and emotions, and other times it feels like nobody struggles the same way “first-gens” do. Yet, being a first-generation student is truly a unique experience. These students are often highly motivated on their own, and…
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Surviving Sydney: A Guide to IFSA-Butler Orientation
Arriving in Sydney They say nothing can prepare you for your flight to Sydney and trust me they’re right! Unfortunately I was one of the rare cases that was caught in the bad weather hitting the Northeast when I was making my way to Sydney. After 49 hours of lounging in airports, experiencing flight delays…
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Sights and Society: Remembering the History as a Tourist
A perk of studying abroad with IFSA-Butler: the excursions that are included in the cost. Last week, IFSA organized a trip to the Highlands for all the students on the Scotland program—that’s around 100 of us from four cities, on four buses on a four-hour drive. (I don’t know why but four seems to be the magic…
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Feelin’ the Aussie Love
Night is always my reflection and thinking time. And as I sit at Darling Harbor surrounded by my IFSA crew and beautiful scenery I think back on the month that flew by. And though this is unfair to say to my home, I have fallen madly in love with this country. Or at least Sydney.…
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Break the Mold
I’m a lazy introvert. My idea of a good time used to be sitting in my room watching TV. Don’t get me wrong, there are many good things about it, but it felt kind of empty. This habit persisted through my college years, and even into the beginning of my abroad experience. I traveled most…
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Learning Alongside You at NAFSA
May 11, 2022 The IFSA team look forward to connecting in person with you during the NAFSA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo in Denver, May 31-June 3, 2022. Visit the IFSA booth (#1603) to learn about our new programs Schedule a meeting with a member of the IFSA delegation at NAFSA Pick up your Social…
